ML19339D858
| ML19339D858 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 12/05/2019 |
| From: | Clark J Security Performance Evaluation Branch |
| To: | Scarpello M Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| Clark J | |
| References | |
| IR 2019001, IR 2019002 | |
| Download: ML19339D858 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000315/2019002
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
December 5, 2019
Mr. Michael Scarpello, Director
Nuclear Regulatory Affairs
Indiana Michigan Power Company
Nuclear Generation Group
One Cook Place
Bridgman, MI 49106
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO FORMAL DISAGREEMENT WITH ADVERSARY
CHARACTERISTICS, ATTRIBUTES, OR TACTICS EMPLOYED OR
PREPARED AS PART OF AN NRC-EVALUATED FORCE-ON-FORCE
EXERCISE - DISPUTED ITEM 05000315,316/2019-01 AND
05000315,316/2019-02
Dear Mr. Scarpello:
Thank you for your letter dated November 26, 2019, to the Division of Security Operations
(DSO), Security Performance Evaluation Branch (SPEB) titled Formal Disagreement with
Adversary Characteristics, Attributes, or Tactics Employed or Prepared as Part of an
NRC-Evaluated Force-on-Force Exercise, in accordance with Addendum 4 of the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspection Procedure 71130.03 Contingency Response -
Force-on-Force Testing.
In your letter you disputed a tactic, technique, or procedure (TTP) within Scenario 1 and
Scenario 2 developed by an NRC Force-on-Force inspection team.
The NRC has carefully reviewed your formal escalation and concluded that the disputed TTPs
are approved for use within the NRC-evaluated exercise scenarios for the following reasons:
(1) it is within the design basis threat; (2) supported by available data; (3) within your program
requirements to provide defense-in-depth; (4) can be safely performed and controlled; and
(5) provides a credible and realistic challenge to your sites protective strategy.
The Enclosure transmitted herewith contains Safeguards Information. When
separated from the enclosure, this transmittal document is decontrolled.
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
M. Scarpello
2
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
If you would like to appeal this decision, provide a written response within 3 days from the date
of this letter with the basis of your appeal to the Director, DSO.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jefferson Clark, Acting Branch Chief
Security Performance and Evaluation Branch
Division of Security Operations
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Non-public Enclosures:
1. NRC Response to Disputed Item
05000315,316/2019201-01
2. NRC Response to Disputed Item
05000315,316/2019201-02
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
M. Scarpello
2
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO FORMAL DISAGREEMENT WITH ADVERSARY
CHARACTERISTICS, ATTRIBUTES, OR TACTICS EMPLOYED OR
PREPARED AS PART OF AN NRC-EVALUATED FORCE-ON-FORCE
EXERCISE - DISPUTED ITEM 05000315,316/2019-01 AND
05000315,316/2019-02
DATE:
December 5, 2019
DISTRIBUTION:
J. Clark, NSIR
ADAMS Access No. ML19339D858
OFFICE
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
NAME
J. Berry
J. Clark
DATE
12/2/19
12/5/19
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